Say goodbye to integration challenges

B&R has long relied on the IO-Link communication standard to cover the final stretch from the I/O module to individual sensors and actuators. Control systems such as our X20 can be easily connected to sensors. Read more [Picture source: B&R Industrial Automation on linkedin.com]

Twenty years and still going strong

The X20 System from B&R has been available on the market for twenty years. What would normally mean the end of the lifecycle for many products does not apply here because the system has been further developed over the years. Product Manager Andreas Hager explains why the X20 will remain crucial to the success of machine…

Safety+ makes functional safety more productive

B&R – a division of ABB – introduces Safety+, an innovative open approach to programming safety functions. Developers can now also use the latest software engineering tools and methods for safety applications. An innovative data structure with a digital fingerprint makes the source code freely accessible while also meeting the special requirements of functional safety. In…

Is jouw productie klaar voor “Batch Size One”? 

In de nieuwste NotebookLM DeepDive over “Adaptive Machines” ontdek je hoe machines steeds slimmer en flexibeler worden om aan de groeiende vraag naar mass customization te voldoen. Van het produceren van kleine batches zonder kostenstijging tot realtime aanpassingen, deze technologie verandert de spelregels. Lees verder [Bron foto: Bas Michielsen op linkedin.com]

Up to 50% reduction in material consumption 

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG’s modular servo stamping and forming machines, powered by B&R drives and controls, are setting new standards in modern mass production. With a significant reduction in material consumption and short cycle times, they’re lowering unit costs while maintaining high flexibility. Read more [Picture source: br-automation.com on…

The evolution of mobile machines

In agriculture, construction, mining and municipal management, major efforts are underway to make operating processes safer, more efficient and to increase quality using mobile machines. At the same time, these sectors are facing a shortage of skilled professionals. Read more

The future of flexo 

Flexo printing leader Nilpeter and B&R have jointly developed a revolutionary vision system that reduces waste, improves quality and minimizes labor. It sets a new standard for maintaining color registration accuracy, even with ultra-flexible materials. The system’s microsecond synchronization between motion and vision ensures consistent print quality, making it unique in the marketplace. Nilpeter’s commitment to…

Added flexibility for the assembly of medical devices

From medical advances to changing markets – successful medical device manufacturers are using automation to meet the challenges of rapidly changing demand. Learn more about the challenges facing the MDA industry and how B&R is actively working to meet those challenges. Read more